Josh Taylor To Throw Another Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor (back) completed a bullpen session this past Sunday. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Taylor will throw another bullpen session soon, then face live hitters. After that, he will likely be sent out on a rehab assignment. Taylor has yet to pitch in the majors this year […]

Treylon Burks Dealing With Asthma

Tennessee Titans wide receivers coach Rob Moore said that rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks has been dealing with asthma. The first-rounder had breathing issues during rookie minicamp and had to be removed from drills early on. Burks was also limited during the team's voluntary organized team activities due to conditioning issues, but we now have […]

Erik Swanson To Make One More Rehab Outing

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Erik Swanson (elbow) began a rehab assignment at High-A Everett this past Saturday. He is slated to make one more rehab appearance with the team before rejoining the Mariners during the team's upcoming homestand, which spans from June 10 to June 19. The right-hander has been a dependable arm out of […]

Browns Could Void Deshaun Watson's Guarantees

If Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is eventually suspended by the NFL for the conduct alleged in the 24th lawsuit, the Browns possibly will be able to void his guarantees and move on from him while possibly also recovering a significant portion of his signing bonus. The contract exempts from the standard default/guarantee void language […]

Aaron Civale Completes Side Session On Monday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (glute) threw a side session on Monday. According to Guardians manager Terry Francona, Civale will be going through some fielding practice on Tuesday. After completing that, he'll move on to the next step in his recovery. He'll likely be sent out on a rehab assignment within the next week […]

J.B. Bukauskas Experiencing Hamstring Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (shoulder, hamstring) was slated to throw a live pitching session this week. However, he began experiencing hamstring tightness and the session was pushed back. The 25-year-old right-hander was diagnosed with a Grade 2 teres major strain during spring training and he has been working his way back ever since. […]

Nick Bosa Should Be At Mandatory Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl pass-rusher Nick Bosa was at the team's facilities on Monday, which is a sign that he'll be at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to a source. Bosa didn't attend the team's voluntary organized team activities and could be a contract-extension candidate. The 24-year-old's absence at OTA's was expected, and it […]

Deebo Samuel Expected To Attend Mandatory Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to attend the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to a source. Samuel skipped all of the team's voluntary organized team activities, but it was always the expectation that he'd show up for mandatory minicamp despite requesting a trade this offseason. The 49ers continue to […]

Alek Manoah Set To Face Royals Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah will be the starter on Tuesday night as the Blue Jays continue their series in Kansas City against the Royals. A matchup against the Royals should be a favorable matchup for Manoah, who despite being one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, is susceptible to giving up […]

J.D. Martinez Goes 2-for-3, Doubles Versus Angels

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 2-for-3 with a double on Monday as the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 in the series opener. Martinez is currently on a four-game hitting streak, and the 34-year-old is 5-for-16 over that stretch with two extra-base hits and three runs scored. Martinez is off […]

Alejandro Kirk Pushes Hitting Streak To Four Games

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk pushed his hitting streak to four consecutive games on Monday as the Blue Jays routed the Kansas City Royals 8-0 in the series opener. Kirk is quietly becoming one of the most dependable players in terms of getting on base in baseball this year. Kirk ranks in the top […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 9

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]

Shane McClanahan Looks To Continue Strong Start

There are very few starting pitchers in Major League Baseball who have enjoyed a better start to 2022 than Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan. Through the first eight weeks of the season, McClanahan ranks in the 95th percentile in whiff rate, the 91st percentile in chase rate, the 98th percentile in strikeout rate and […]

Austin Hays Looks To Rebound From Slow June Start

After a great start through April and May to begin the 2022 MLB season, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is starting with a slump through the first week of June. Hays is currently 4-for-19 this month with one home run, six RBI and a slash line of .211/.286/.368. Hays and the Orioles prepare to take […]

Juan Mercedes Throws Back-To-Back Gems

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Juan Mercedes' rise through the lower levels of the minors hasn't been fast by any means, but he has shown enough developmental improvement to keep Seattle's front office satisfied. Specifically, Mercedes has boasted improved command, a bit more velocity on his low-to-mid-90s fastball, and more control on his secondary offerings. Just […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 9

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. We only had room for two pitchers this week, but we were able to go […]

Colin Barber Puts Power On Display

Houston Astros outfield prospect Colin Barber was limited to just 44 games from 2019 to 2021, but he looked solid during that window and has only gotten better during a more normal 2022 campaign. Barber demonstrates an ability to work deep into counts, forcing pitchers to eventually make a mistake pitch that he can drive. […]

DJ Herz Pitching Excellent In Minors

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect DJ Herz continues to turn heads in the minors. Herz fell to the eighth round of the 2019 draft, where Chicago scooped him up and managed to ink him to an above-slot deal. The talented prep southpaw had caught their attention thanks to his electric arm and solid command. After parts […]

Troy Johnston Continues To Mash In Double-A

Miami Marlins first baseman Troy Johnston mashed the ball as a junior at Gonzaga, putting his name on the draft radar. He ended up finding his way to Miami in the 17th round of the 2019 draft and has climbed through the lower levels of the minors ever since. Johnston's best tool is his hitting. […]

Kelvin Caceres Strikes Out Nine In Single-A Outing

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Kelvin Caceres hasn't advanced much through the levels of affiliated ball since being signed as an international free agent in 2018. He spent his first two years in Rookie ball and the last two in Single-A. Although a speedier progression would be ideal for the 22-year-old, his production on the […]

Jackson Chourio Enjoys Hot Week In Single-A

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio signed with the Brewers out of Venezuela for $1.8 million at the start of 2021. The 18-year-old has impressed through two minor league seasons, though 2022 has clearly been the better of the two years. Ranked ninth among MLB Pipeline's Brewers prospects, Chourio has an impressive ability to know […]

Christopher Morel: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

There's always a flavor of the week in fantasy baseball, some of whom have staying power while others are banished to the waiver wire never to be heard from again. If you play in a keeper league or a shallow format, the trick is identifying which camp a particular player belongs to so you know […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Brls/BBE% For Week 9

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. With two months in the books, fantasy managers can start building more accurate profiles of […]

Running Back-Offensive Line Combos to Fade

Sometimes fantasy GMs focus too much on raw, counting stats for running backs. How many yards did they rush for? How many touchdowns did they score? Perhaps, taking it one step further, they end up looking at some "manufactured" numbers such as yards per carry, yards after contact, etc... But there is something more that […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - xSLG for Week 9

Rolling windows are one of the most effective ways to discern who the biggest risers and fallers are in a given area. Since power is at a premium this year, it seems only natural to examine expected slugging. For reference, here's the official definition according to MLB.com: "Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/7/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays.  It's Tuesday and we're ready to rock out with a full slate of MLB games. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/7/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/7/22)

Who thought it was a good idea to only have six games scheduled yesterday? After the Rangers and Guardians got rained out, we didn't have much in the way of baseball action on Monday, but that just sets up the intrigue for an exciting day today. Welcome back, RotoBallers! In this article, I'll be providing […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 7th, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for June 7th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Julio Rodriguez Hits Two-Run Home Run Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez continued to build on a strong rookie campaign in Monday's 7-4 win over the Astros. Rodriguez provided some late insurance, going 2-for-5 with a single, a ninth-inning two-run home run, and two strikeouts. The 21-year-old has converted on the hype surrounding him overall to this point, slashing .277/.332/.432 with seven […]

Robbie Ray Allows Three Homers But Gets Win Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray was not sharp despite earning the win in Monday's 7-4 game against the Astros. Ray pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits (including three home runs) and three walks with three strikeouts. The 2021 American League Cy Young winner has not looked anywhere close to […]